Calmac sues Scottish Government over Northern Isles ferry contract
State-owned ferry operator Calmac is suing the Scottish Government after it failed to win the contract for the Northern Isles service.
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Questions over condition of ferry fleet after yet another failure
A call is being made for a public inquiry into the condition of CalMac's vessels after another ferry experienced problems straight after coming out of dry dock.
Ferries hit by cancellations and delays as strong winds forecast to hit the islands
Calmac are warning of potential delays and disruption on some island sailings because of strong winds today and tomorrow.
Work to cause disruption at Oban ferry terminal
There will be some disruption to ferry services in Oban next year as work is carried out at the terminal.
Ill crewman aboard Harris to Uist ferry assisted by Coastguard teams
An unwell crewman aboard the MV Loch Portain vessel operating between Harris and North Uist required the assistance of two coastguard rescue teams this afternoon.
Ferry services return to normal following completion of repair works
West coast ferry services are due to return to normal for most islands after a week of chaos and disruption.
Tiree Music Festival generates £6.4m for island economy
Tiree Music Festival has contributed £6.4 million to the island economy in the last 10 years, it has been revealed.
Ferry delays and cancellations fast becoming a ‘scandal’ claims Tory MSP
The Scottish Tories yesterday accused the government of letting down island communities due to the "scandal" of repeated ferry delays and cancellations.
CalMac and Government called to carry out ‘lessons learnt’ inquiry into repairs programme
Politicians have called on the Scottish Government and CalMac to conduct a “lessons learnt” exercise around this year’s Stornoway and Barra dry dock replacement - to ensure more successful planning and deployment in future.
CalMac announces winter maintenance programme
Ferry operator CalMac has started its winter maintenance programme.
Islanders win battle to stop CalMac boats being ‘cruise ship’
Islanders have won a vital sea battle after claiming they had been left marooned because CalMac had turned their lifeline ferry into a “cruise ship.”
Ferry light bulb picture wins crewman photography prize
A ferry crewman who photographed himself changing a light bulb on the main mast of a vessel has won an international competition.
Appeal to find the voice of the Hebrides
Anyone with a passion for Uist and the Outer Hebrides, or tales to tell about the islands, is encouraged to get involved in an audio tour project.
CalMac backs west coast youth development projects
Young people in communities along the west coast are to benefit from a new initiative aimed at increasing their life skills.
David Ross: Balancing the benefits of island tourism is without doubt a taxing task
Applications for an intriguing new job were due to be submitted last week.
Naval architects appointed for new Islay ferry
A shipbuilding contract for the new Islay ferry is expected to be awarded in autumn next year.
£2,000 boost for Eigg Gaelic youth project
The development of Gaelic music on the island of Eigg has been boosted by a £2000 grant from ferry operator CaMac’s Community Fund.
CalMac helps bring new Gaelic Youth Club to Skye
Gaelic medium primary school pupils in Portree will soon have somewhere to practise their language skills in the evening.
Argyll islands prepare for closure of ferry linkspans in coming months
Two remote Argyll islands are preparing for major disruption to their ferry services as linkspans are replaced.
CalMac to close tourist shop in Fort William
Ferry operator CalMac is closing its Fort William base after being in the town for decades.
New schedule for completion of west coast ferries to be drawn up in October
Derek Mackay has confirmed a new schedule for the completion of the Calmac ferries under construction at Ferguson’s shipyard will not be drawn up until October.
Weekend of ferry disruption expected from high winds
West coast ferry services face disruption this weekend due to severe gales.
Ferry comes to rescue of sailors after catamaran capsizes
A capsized catamaran sparked a rescue operation involving a CalMac ferry.
Western Isles Council warns replacement of ageing ferries ‘must be addressed’
Western Isles Council has called for ageing ferries on its routes to be urgently replaced and “brought up to standard.”
CalMac ferry makes emergency stop after crack spotted in hull
CalMac was forced to reshuffle its fleet after one of its largest ships developed a crack in her hull, creating massive upheaval for a number of west coast island services.
Scottish Government considers nationalising Ferguson shipyard amid concern over two new island ferries
Finance Secretary Derek Mackay is considering nationalising the Ferguson shipyard, amid rising concern over the multi-million pound increase of two new west coast ferries.
Ferries filling up as folk flock to Hebridean Celtic Festival
Foot passenger bookings are required for this weekend on the Stornoway - Ullapool routes says Cal Mac.
Former Government minister calls for review of CalMac
A former Scottish Office minister has called for an independent review of “current and future issues affecting west coast ferry services”.
How dream wedding was saved by special sailing of ferry
A bride has revealed how a broken-down ferry nearly ruined her dream wedding today.
Ullapool swim group take a dip into CalMac’s new Community Fund
Ullapool Swimming Club is one of the first youth groups to benefit from west coast ferry operator CalMac’s new community fund.
Calls for urgent action on over-subscribed ferry routes
Transport bosses have been urged to take immediate action to protect businesses reliant on ferries.
CalMac encouraged to add extra sailings to cope with summer demand
CalMac has been urged to provide extra inter-island ferry sailings to cope with soaring demand across the Western Isles this summer.